NPC NPC Student Development & Learning Theories 2

Question 1

Erik Erikson's stage theory suggests that school-age children (ages 6–12) face the psychosocial conflict of:

Accepted Answer

Industry vs. Inferiority

Answer

Erikson's Industry vs. Inferiority stage occurs during middle childhood when children either develop a sense of competence or feel inferior compared to peers.

Question 2

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that paraprofessionals should:

Accepted Answer

Recognize that students have diverse strengths across different intelligence types

Answer

Gardner's theory identifies at least eight types of intelligence, meaning students learn and excel in different ways that should be recognized and supported.

Question 3

What does 'intrinsic motivation' mean in the context of student learning?

Accepted Answer

Motivation that comes from internal satisfaction or genuine interest

Answer

Intrinsic motivation comes from within the student — a genuine desire to learn, curiosity, or personal satisfaction — and is more sustainable than external rewards.

Question 4

A paraprofessional is working with a student who becomes frustrated easily. Which approach best supports the student's emotional development?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge feelings, offer coping strategies, and provide encouragement

Answer

Acknowledging emotions validates the student's experience, while coping strategies and encouragement build emotional regulation skills.

Question 5

Which term describes a student's belief in their own ability to succeed at a specific task?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Answer

Self-efficacy, a concept from Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory, refers to a person's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to achieve specific goals.

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

NPC NPC Student Development & Learning Theories 2